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Roger Andrew Caras (May 24, 1928 – February 18, 2001) was an American naturalist, animal welfare activist, wildlife photographer and writer.. Known as the host of the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Caras was the author of more than 70 books, a veteran of network television programs including Nightline, ABC World News Tonight and 20/20 before devoting himself to work as president of ...
The Hundred and One Dalmatians is a 1956 children's novel by Dodie Smith about the kidnapping of a family of Dalmatian puppies. It was originally serialized in Woman's Day as The Great Dog Robbery, [1] and details the adventures of two dalmatians named Pongo and Missis as they rescue their puppies from a fur farm.
What type of dog the mythical Peritas was, is hard to ascertain and remains unknown. Peritas is sometimes referred to as a Molossus, [4] or a Bulldog, [2] perhaps from the fierce nature of a few stories. Peritas may also have been a Laconian, a classic ancient Greek hunting dog, [5] as depicted in the mosaic.
Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 – February 18, 1942) was an American writer, dog breeder, and journalist.He was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today's Rough Collies.
Sydenham Teast Edwards (5 August 1768 – 8 February 1819) [1] was a natural history illustrator. He illustrated plants, birds and importantly published an illustrated book on the breeds of dogs in Britain, Cynographia Britannica.
Action photography is great fun, and whilst technically challenging, it is fulfilling when I can produce another great Dogs In Action photograph - of a dog being a dog. #6 Vote For Cover 30 - Willow
Old skulls from the collection of the Natural History Museum of Bern show that at least two types of dog lived at the hospice. [4] By 1800, the year that Barry was born, it was known that a special kind of dog was being used for rescue work in the pass. [3] This general variety of dog was known as a Küherhund, or cowherd's dog. [5]
Lady Gertrude Stock brought together a "small party of gentlemen" in the "Royal Agricultural Hall" in Islington, during the first Crufts dog show. [5] [non-primary source needed] The National Canine Defence League began operations funded entirely by donations from members and supporters. The group campaigned for the protection of strays, the ...